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Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics The importance of fiber in your diet: 8 of 8
Dietary fiber (sometimes called "roughage" or "bulk") is the part of a plant that provides and maintains the plant's structure. This fiber cannot be digested by the human body; as it moves through the intestines (colon) undigested, it helps to keep food moving smoothly, helps to correct certain disorders of the colon, keeps ... More..
Health & Fitness > Pediatrics Child obesity: When to consult a doctor: 7 of 7
The prevalence of overweight and obese children and adolescents in the United States has increased dramatically over the past twenty years. Recent data estimates that 17% of children in the U.S. are overweight and that an additional 16% are obese. Children who are overweight are at an increased risk for a number of adverse h... More..
Health & Fitness > Sexual Health Prevention of AIDS and HIV: 5 of 5
WE HAVE A LOT OF WORK TO DO WHEN IT COMES TO HIV AND AIDS EDUCATION The following quote was posted on a message board and discussion forum that I visit frequently. The writer listed his location as Nigeria and his age as 29 years; no information regarding education was given: "Can you contact AIDS after having sex. I don`t t... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Babies (Other) The newborn of an HIV+ woman: 4 of 4
Despite careful pre-pregnancy planning, close prenatal monitoring and excellent HIV specialist care, there is still that minute (less than 2%) chance that an HIV positive mother will deliver a baby who has been infected with the virus. It is natural to want to know immediately whether or not the baby is infected with HIV, bu... More..
Health & Fitness > Sexual Health Why use of condoms might be a false security in preventing HIV: 4 of 4
The use of condoms do not provide a false security in preventing the transmission of HIV. The opposite is true; the use of condoms, applied correctly and used from the start of sexual activity until the finish, are very much effective in preventing the spread of HIV. As an HIV treatment specialist, I would feel comfortable t... More..
Health & Fitness > Sexual Health The spray-on condom: 2 of 2
A Reuters News article recently described the efforts of a German research team to develop "the perfect condom" for men that would be suited to every size of penis, enabling people to enjoy more comfortable and safer sex lives. The researcher reported that his inspiration for this idea came from evaluating and considering th... More..
Health & Fitness > Health & Fitness Organizations Ryan White & the federal Ryan White Care Act: 2 of 2
Anyone who is involved with the HIV/AIDS epidemic in any way, either as a patient, a family member or friend of a patient, or as an employee or volunteer in the healthcare field has undoubtedly heard about The Ryan White Care Act and about the federal funding for HIV/AIDS programs that is supplied as a result of the program.... More..
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies Hoodia's side effects: 2 of 2
This one is simple: Hoodia has no known side effects. Hoodia is not a drug; in fact, Hoodia is considered to be a food product in South Africa, where it grows in the wild. Hoodia is 100% natural, and has no stimulant properties. It does not cause an increase in heart rate or blood pressure; in fact, decreased blood pressure ... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Programs Hoodia skin patches, perhaps the biggest scam in the Hoodia marketplace: 2 of 2
If you have been researching Hoodia Gordonii and have read my previous posts, then I would be surprised if you haven't wondered to yourself about how pure Hoodia Gordonii could possibly be delivered via a transdermal patch. The Hoodia plant is eaten raw by the Bushmen in South Africa, and pure Hoodia is grown and dried to a ... More..
Health & Fitness > Sexual Health Getting tested for HIV after possible infection: 2 of 2
Any unprotected sexual activity with a partner whose HIV status is not known to you is considered to be risky. Besides getting tested for HIV within 72 hours of the incident and possibly starting antiretroviral medications for post-exposure prophylaxis (prevention), which may prevent an exposure from infecting you, the possi... More..